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Weekly Recalls: Chevrolet/Buick, Jeep, Jaguar, Kia, Lucid, Porsche

Written By: CarPro | Aug 10, 2023 1:27:48 PM

 **CHEVROLET/BUICK**

NEW TAKATA AIR BAG RELATED RECALL

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V516000
  • Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 767

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V516-2679.PDF



**JAGUAR**

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V518000
  • Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 668

Summary

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 I-Pace vehicles. The high voltage coolant heater may fail to defrost the windshield.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Jaguar customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Jaguar's number for this recall is H448.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


**JEEP**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V545000
  • Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Components STRUCTURE
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 44,708

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The upper B-pillar interior trim may not be fully seated and could interfere with the side curtain air bag (SABIC) deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reseat or replace the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 76A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V545-5032.PDF


**KIA** 

FIRE RISK

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000
  • Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
  • Components POWER TRAIN
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 121,411

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


 **LUCID (2)**

  • #1 - NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V521000
  • Manufacturer Lucid USA, Inc.
  • Components VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,523
  • Summary

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. The wiper arm nuts may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

Remedy

Lucid Service Centers will inspect, tighten the wiper arm nuts, and replace damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid’s number for this recall is SR-23-02-0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V521-1631.PDF 

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V523000
  • Manufacturer Lucid USA, Inc.
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 778

Summary

Lucid USA, Inc. (Lucid) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Air vehicles. Software versions 2.0.64 and older may not respond properly to an inverter power module failure, which can result in a loss of drive power without warning.

Remedy

Lucid has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Lucid customer service at 1-888-995-8243. Lucid's number for this recall is SR-23-04-0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


**PORSCHE**

 

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V527000
  • Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
  • Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 2,934

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V527-5067.PDF

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